President Trump’s 2025 Travel Ban: What You Need to Know and How PPID Can Help

On June 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a sweeping Presidential Proclamation that reinstates and expands travel restrictions on foreign nationals seeking entry into the United States. The order, which takes effect on June 9, 2025, cites national security and public safety threats as justification. For many individuals and families, this action could mean immediate disruption to visa applications, travel plans, and immigration status.

At Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, we’re here to help you understand how this new proclamation may affect you—and what steps you can take to protect your rights.

Full Travel Ban: These Countries Are Completely Barred

Nationals from the following 12 countries are fully banned from entering the U.S. under both immigrant and nonimmigrant visa categories:

• Afghanistan
• Burma (Myanmar)
• Chad
• Republic of the Congo
• Equatorial Guinea
• Eritrea
• Haiti
• Iran
• Libya
• Somalia
• Sudan
• Yemen

Partial Entry Restrictions: Increased Scrutiny and Visa Limits

The following seven countries face partial restrictions, meaning certain visa types may be denied or delayed:

• Burundi
• Cuba
• Laos
• Sierra Leone
• Togo
• Turkmenistan
• Venezuela

Who Should Be Concerned?

If you or your family are nationals of any of the listed countries, this new proclamation could:

• Delay or deny visa applications or renewals
• Disrupt travel plans or re-entry into the U.S.
• Complicate employment-based or family-based immigration cases
• Affect eligibility for green cards or asylum

Whether you’re inside the U.S. on a visa, waiting abroad for approval, or helping a loved one immigrate, it’s essential to act quickly to understand your legal options.

How We Can Help

Our experienced immigration attorneys are closely tracking this rapidly evolving policy and are available to help you:

• Determine if the ban affects your current or pending application
• Explore available legal exceptions or waivers
• Strategically plan your immigration path in light of new restrictions
• Advocate for your rights in legal proceedings or appeals

Call Now for a Confidential Consultation

Don’t leave your future to chance. The immigration landscape is changing, and you need a team that knows how to navigate it.

Call us today at 212-233-8100 to schedule a consultation with one of our skilled immigration attorneys.

We’re here to provide clarity, strategy, and peace of mind during uncertain times.

About The Author

Conrad E. Pollack

Conrad E. Pollack is the Managing Partner and Director of Immigration at Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from New York University and earned his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School. With over three decades of experience in immigration law, Conrad has helped countless clients achieve their American Dream. Under his leadership, PPID has expanded significantly, opening new offices in Peekskill and Brooklyn, NY. He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and has been recognized for his professional excellence with numerous awards and distinctions. Education: Magna Cum Laude graduate from New York University; J.D. from Brooklyn Law School. Awards: Recipient of numerous professional excellence awards. Memberships: Active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

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